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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 532.95 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 532.95 and 228.84 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 532.95 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/532.95 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 532.95 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 121,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,957.42/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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